…on how to use and prepare them. Kandarian Organic Farm products can be found in many Central Coast stores and farmers’ markets. You can listen to Kandarian’s full interview here….
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
…— the agency that deals most directly with farmers and ranchers — down by 70 percent. Additionally, farm loan assistance provided by the Farm Service Agency has helped nearly 10,000…
Vilsack Could Play Key Role in Clinton Administration
…between Cheryl Mills, Clinton’s chief of staff at the State Department, and Tom Nides, Clinton’s deputy secretary of state for management. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
McDonald’s Completes Move Away from Antibiotics in Chicken
…and “satisfy increasingly conscientious customers,” according to the Wall Street Journal. The change will affect 50 percent of the restaurant’s menu. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower
…3.2 percent on average, and meat prices climbed 1.3 percent from June. Sugar prices increased one percent from the previous month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Credit System Loan Volume Up
The Farm Credit System reports loan volumes were up 10 percent for the first half of 2016, and net income increased two percent. President and CEO of the Federal Farm…
Clemson Research Could Lead to Space Farming
Researchers at Clemson University are laying out the research groundwork for deep-space farming as part of a NASA-funded study. Clemson mechanical engineering professor Joshua Summers is working with Freight Farms,…
USDA Announces Assistance for Dairy Farmers
…evaluate their enrollment options for 2017, as the enrollment period is currently scheduled to end September 30th, 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Learn more here….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 5
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: Farm Theme Parks
Everett Griner talks about farm theme parks have gone international in today’s Agri View. Farm Theme Parks There hasn’t been much in the news about farm theme parks lately. There…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 4
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Safety Net Assistance for Milk Producers
…provided $5.6 billion in disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in…
National Peach Month
To many August may symbolize the beginning of the end summer and back to school. Cathy Isom tells us about the month-long celebration for one of the best fruits of…
Specialty Crop Research Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced 19 grants totaling $36.5 million for research and extension to support American farmers growing fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture…